# WDTN Weather

> Download the WDTN Weather app for fast, accurate Dayton weather and alerts.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wdtn.android.weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wdtn.android.weather)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wdtn.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nexstar Inc.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 36,537
- **Rating:** 3.86 / 5 (215 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-26
- **First published:** 2014-11-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 92 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wdtn.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://wdtn.com](http://wdtn.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy](https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy)

## Description

The WDTN Weather Chrome extension offers users fast and accurate weather updates specifically tailored for Dayton, Ohio, and travel destinations across the U.S. Powered by Storm Team 2, this app provides the most precise hour-by-hour and weekly forecasts with personalized alerts to keep you informed about severe weather conditions in real time. 

Users can easily access interactive radar maps with layering options to track storms as they develop, receive audio and visual alerts directly on their home screen, and view current weather conditions with seamless integration of the latest video forecasts from the trusted Storm Team 2. The extension also allows for multiple saved locations, sharing weather updates via social media or messaging, and provides ongoing news and weather headlines from WDTN 2 to ensure users stay safe and prepared wherever they go.

## Rankings

- #341,111 — Overall
- #113 — Weather (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.wdtn.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

WDTN Weather app is valued for its reliable local weather info and radar features. However, users repeatedly complain about increased and intrusive ads, bugs post-updates affecting widgets and location accuracy, limited alert customization, app instability, and privacy concerns. Despite these issues, many users appreciate its trustworthy local news and weather coverage.

### Pros

- Provides useful and reliable local weather information.
- Radar maps allow seeing past and future weather.
- Better than watching TV weather due to less commercials.
- Trusted source for local news and weather for many users.

### Cons

- Too many ads, including forced video ads causing frustration.
- Recent updates have introduced bugs such as widget not updating and inaccurate location display.
- Alert system is problematic; users can't easily customize or disable alerts as desired.
- App crashes or stops working after recent updates, causing users to uninstall.
- Privacy concerns with app requesting phone tracking permissions after updates.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wdtn.android.weather)